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The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 components. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. It also...
The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your display configurations, experiment with the advanced 3D settings, and check the effects with USB 2.0 components. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. M5A97 LE R2.0 1-1 AMD® 970 Chipset AMD® 970 Chipset is optimized with less power consumption. It also...
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... the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Displays the Displays the Advanced mode Advanced mode functions menus Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...advanced BIOS settings. Refer to the system. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right...
... the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Displays the Displays the Advanced mode Advanced mode functions menus Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced...advanced BIOS settings. Refer to the system. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right...
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... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the...
... Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the...
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... the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it ...and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the ...
... the menu and change the value of the field opposite the item. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the previous menu screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it ...and press to display the other items (Ai Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. To change the settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-5 Menu items The highlighted item on the ...
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Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed.
Current NB Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current NB frequency. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-9 Chapter 3 Current HT Link Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current HT Link speed. Scroll down to display the following items. Scroll down to display the following items. Current CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU speed. Current Memory Frequency: xxxxMHz Displays the current memory frequency. Target CPU Speed: xxxxMHz Displays the target CPU speed.
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... Chapter 3 CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VDDA2.5V Voltage The onboard hardware... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...
... Chapter 3 CPU_FAN Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CHA_FAN1/2/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage, VDDA2.5V Voltage The onboard hardware... monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to display the other BIOS items. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. The values range from 60% to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the...
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...display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2....0 3-25 Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
...display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [1 sec] [2 sec] [3 sec] [4 sec] [5 sec] [6 sec] [7 sec] [8 sec] [9 sec] [10 sec] [Until Press ESC] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M5A97 LE R2....0 3-25 Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
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... of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to do so. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices... Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 right away. [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system.
... of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Safe Mode, press after POST. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Click an item to do so. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices... Response [Immediate] [Immediate] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 right away. [Postponed] Allows Option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system.
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... multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected...the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your choice. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and...
... multiple BIOS settings. Load from Profile Allows you to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Select an item then press to display the submenu. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to input the label of the DIMM module installed on the selected...the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your choice. The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-27 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and...
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... Defaults item under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding ...utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment...
... Defaults item under DOS environment. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Chapter 3 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 3-33 The actual utility screen displays may not be same as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding ...utility screens are for details. 3.10.3 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment...
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...the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects ... reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter ...
...the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to display the ASUS contact information. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects ... reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that the motherboard supports. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in this chapter ...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on ...the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Utilities tab > AI... has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to launch ...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 4-3 Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on ...the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to customize the settings of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click Utilities tab > AI... has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. View the online help or readme file that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Click the icon to launch ...
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...-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode..., the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU...
...-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the Auto Mode..., the system automatically changes its power-saving mode based on the AI Suite II main menu bar. asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of each mode • *Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU...
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Select ON to activate Network iControl Displays the current network programs bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the current network program in use EZ Start: 1. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl ... bandwidth priority for your network programs. It also allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for a more convenient online experience. 4.3.5 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to...
Select ON to activate Network iControl Displays the current network programs bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the current network program in use EZ Start: 1. To launch Network iControl, click Tool > Network iControl ... bandwidth priority for your network programs. It also allows you to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for a more convenient online experience. 4.3.5 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl is an intuitive one-stop network control center that makes it easier for you to manage your network bandwidth and allows you to...
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Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Click Start Recording to display the history details. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Using History Record 1.
Click the History Record tab and adjust the settings on the right panel. Click Start Recording to display the history details. Chapter 4 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Click Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and the system status will appear on the left for Record Interval and Record Duration according to need. 2. To stop recording, click Recording again. 4. To track the recorded contents, set Type/ Date/ Select display items to start measuring and recording each sensor. 3. Using History Record 1.
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Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF ... ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Follow the installation wizard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows® 7™ / Vista™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF ... ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. 4.3.12 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
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... the system resources configuration. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu allows you need; ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 press to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to exit the utility. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may...
... the system resources configuration. Press , , , or to enter the option you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu allows you need; ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-3 Chapter 5 press to display the utility main menu. During POST, press + to exit the utility. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for reference only and may...
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...: Press + to enter the Delete LD function. 2. In the Main Menu, press to display its information. Deleting a RAID configuration Be cautious when deleting a RAID volume. Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information: 1. Select a RAID item and press to enter the LD View / LD Define Menu function. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-5 To delete a RAID volume: 1.
...: Press + to enter the Delete LD function. 2. In the Main Menu, press to display its information. Deleting a RAID configuration Be cautious when deleting a RAID volume. Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information: 1. Select a RAID item and press to enter the LD View / LD Define Menu function. 2. Chapter 5 ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 5-5 To delete a RAID volume: 1.
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... USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Select Device Manager. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. or 3. Double-click the file. Refer to the floppy disk containing the...
... USB floppy disk drive, and insert the floppy disk containing the RAID driver. 2. Select Device Manager. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. Browse the contents of the USB floppy disk drive varies with different vendors. 4. or 3. Double-click the file. Refer to the floppy disk containing the...